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College Graduates Earn More

Associate Degree: $41,496

No H.S. Diploma: $25,636

Annual Difference = $15,860

(2015 median annual earnings for all workers 18 and older, U.S. Census Bureau)

Community College Success Stories

Famous people from many walks of life, including many of the country's most successful
and respected business leaders, government officials, entertainers, scientists, and
sports figures, have attended community college. You'll be in good company if you
decide to go.

Bonnie Blair Olympic Speedskater

Richard Carmona, M.D. U.S. Surgeon General

Calvin Klein Fashion Designer

Jim Lehrer Broadcast Journalist

George LucasAcademy Award Director

Check the American Association of Community College's Web site, www.aacc.nche.edu, for more information about diversity among community college students and for a
more complete list of famous people who have attended community college.

The Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) is an annual national-level
survey of community college students. The Web site, www.ccsse.org, provides excellent information about survey results, challenges facing community
college students, profiles of students, plus online video interviews with community
college students.